Current Events at Gunston Hall
Calendar of Events
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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  PUBLIC NOTICE On December 3, 2025 at 2:45pm ET, Gunston Hall’s Search Committee will hold an in-person meeting regarding the recruitment of our next Executive Director. December 3, 2025 2:45pm ET Location: Gunston Hall Should the meeting format change, a subsequent notice will be issued and in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-3707. Public comment will not be heard at this meeting. | 2 events, -  Calling all little adventurers! Strap on your explorer boots and join us for Nature Thursdays! This program runs on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM. Your preschool-aged ecologists will join Gunston Educators for a themed storytime and a nature hike to traverse the woods and waterways on the Grounds of Gunston Hall. Exploratory activities will help preschoolers gain essential skills including preschool readiness, respect for our environment, gross- and fine-motor refinement, self expression and more! Each monthly session will explore a different a theme related to exploring the natural world around us. The program features a storytime, […] -  Get into the holiday spirit at Gunston Hall! 🎟 Limited spots available—tickets go on sale October 1! | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Celebrate the season with Gunston Hall’s festive holiday event! Explore Christmas traditions from the 1780s and 1920s with games, crafts, live music, a visit from Santa, and more. Discover how people of all backgrounds experienced the holidays in the 18th century. Tickets: $15 adults / $8 kids. Members save 50%. |
| 0 events, | 1 event,  Note this is an invite only event. If you wish to learn more about the event, please contact: Sandra Vieira at [email protected] The Un-Forgotten Founder: A Celebration of George Mason's Legacy on the Occasion of his 300th Birthday Monday, December 8, 2025 Scalia Law School, Arlington, Virginia | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  This online series illuminates what kinds of food were eaten by different people in colonial Virginia. Every 45-minute class spotlights a dish eaten by one of the following groups: the Mason family; people enslaved at Gunston Hall; the white laborers, shopkeepers, and tenant farmers; and the peoples native to this land. Participants will learn how social class and wealth affected what food people had access to. Kids and adults alike will have a great time learning history while cooking! This program is designed for families with kids 10-18, but is open to participants of all ages. All sessions are complimentary. […] |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Lunch for Your Brain! How do George Mason’s ideas connect to our modern democracy? How have Americans used their rights to express themselves? Tune in at 12:30 p.m. for this 30-minute program on the third Wednesday of each month. You’ll have a chance to engage with topics ranging from activism and protest to the right to healthcare to freedom of religion and discover how the roots of our current conversations were planted 250 years ago. If you have questions for our speakers, please send them to [email protected] in advance of the program with the name of the speaker in the […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
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Host Your Event at Gunston Hall
Step into history and say “I do” in a setting that’s as timeless as your celebration.
Weddings
Host an elegant outdoor ceremony or an intimate indoor celebration surrounded by stunning views of the Potomac and historic architecture, with access to an onsite bridal suite and accommodations for up to 200 guests.
Private Celebrations
Celebrate receptions, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and reunions with flexible event spaces including the scenic grounds, visitor center, or tented lawn. Plus the freedom to choose your own catering and vendors.
Corporate & Educational Rentals
Host retreats, workshops, staff picnics, or meetings in a peaceful natural setting, with A/V-equipped rooms and access to beautiful landscapes steeped in centuries of charm.
